Exhibits and Events

The Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum and Cultural Center of African and African American History was established to inspire, enlighten, and enrich the lives of people everywhere. We invite you to participate and enjoy our upcoming events and programs.

2023 Ida B. Wells-Barnett Birthday Celebration

The Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum is hosting its annual Ida B. Wells Birthday Celebration on July 14-16, 2023. It will mark the 161th anniversary of Mrs. Wells-Barnett’s birth in Holly Springs, Mississippi, in 1862. On each day of the celebration, members of her family will share the legacy of Ida B. Wells.

On Saturday, July 15, the museum’s annual fundraising gala will feature keynote speaker Professor Michelle Duster, the great-granddaughter of Ida B. Wells-Barnett. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the Eddie Lee Smith Center located at 235 N. Memphis Street in Holly Springs.

Gala Tickets

Tickets to the gala are $50 and include a one-year individual museum membership. Order tickets below via PayPal or by phone at (662) 579-5747. Purchased tickets can be picked up at the event.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Please consider supporting the Ida B. Wells-Bartnett Museum as a gala sponsor. There are several options.

Friend  $250 Family  $500 Trailblazer  $750 Crusader for Justice  $1,000
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If you would like to sponsor the event, complete the form below.

    After submitting the sponsorship form, you may either mail a check to the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum, 220 North Randolph Street, Holly Springs, MS 38635, or click the PayPal donate button after selecting your sponsorship level. The deadline is June 30, 2023.




    Gala Program Ad

    If you would like to support the museum through the purchase of a gala program ad, complete the form below. 

      After submitting the ad form, you may either mail a check to the Ida B. Wells-Barnett Museum, 220 North Randolph Street, Holly Springs, MS 38635, or click the “Buy Now” button after selecting the ad size. The deadline is June 30, 2023.

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